Movie: Tales of the Marvelous and News of the Strange

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Grace Cooper
Grace Cooper

Lily (voice)

Ahmed T. Ragheb
Ahmed T. Ragheb

Ahmed

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    Tales of the Marvelous and News of the Strange

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    Ahmed (Ahmed T. Ragheb), an Egyptian-American aspiring actor, anxiously awaiting news of his latest film audition, gives in to his superstitions and sets off on a journey across Pittsburgh, trying to force the hands of fate. Lily (Grace Cooper), a photography student, meanwhile, criss-crosses the city unseen on a journey of her own, photographing and recalling scenes from her past.

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    2021-11-05

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